C13. Updates on the implementation of the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework
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Government Updates
| Thursday, June 5, 2025 |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
| Pyrmont Theatre |
Chair & Speakers
Suraj Rasakulasingam
Acting Director, Measurement for Improvement
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Updates on the implementation of the National Clinical Trials Framework
Abstract
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) continues to work across the system to support the implementation of the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCTG). This session will provide information about the progress of the implementation, statistics for completed assessments per the NCTGF, upcoming training & webinars, stakeholder engagement and available resources. The Commission will also share feedback from the recent consultation undertaken to better understand variations in, and outcomes of, the assessment process, understand accrediting agencies challenges and opportunities to develop resources and quality improvement initiatives to help support accrediting agencies, assessors and health services in their assessment to the Standards.
Biography
Suraj Rasakulasingam is the data custodian/steward of the Commission and oversees all data analytic functions for the organisation. In his current role as the Acting Director, Measurement for Improvement, Suraj leads the Health and Medical Research team at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) and oversees the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCTGF) program. His expertise and experience span across the Commonwealth Health portfolio including the Department of Health and Ageing and the National Health Performance Authority. Suraj’s career highlights a deep commitment to advancing measures and standards in healthcare provision, mentoring future professionals and contributing to national healthcare initiatives.
